Survey finds unity in concern for Ukrainians, willingness to take in refugees, and wariness of getting involved militarily, but diverging views on sanctions and military support
In a new global survey of 23,577 adults aged 16 – 74 in 31 countries, Ipsos found that climate change is a regular concern for half of people across a global country average. Concern is notably higher in Latin American countries, with Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Argentina and Italy all leading the way as those who think about the effects of climate change on their countries most frequently. Conversely Great Britain ranks in the bottom five countries who don’t think about climate change as much, beaten only by Japan, the Netherlands, Russia and China.
Malaysians’ ideal number of children is above three, considerably higher than many of its global peers. Even in the major North East Asian countries with lower fertility rates, the preference is at or below the replacement rate of 2.1.
Many more blame price increases on market volatility and geopolitical tensions than on climate change policies: Ipsos survey for the World Economic Forum
- Among all the important issues faced by women in the country, Malaysians think sexual harassment is the top concern.
- Sexualisation of women and girls in the media is the second highest concern, and more frequently mentioned in Malaysia than in other countries.
- Compared to the global country average, equal pay and domestic abuse are less prominent concerns among Malaysians.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Ipsos unveils the results of a global survey conducted in 30 countries in collaboration with the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London.
In countries across the world, including Malaysia, the majority of the population sense that even with the strictest possible measures, Covid-19 and new variants will still be able to spread.
The global public’s top 5 concerning issues remain unchanged, with Covid-19 still top. But inflation now ranks 6th with almost one in four (23%) worldwide now saying it is a worry in their country.
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